Citizens must take personal responsibility for protecting their own safety during flash flood occurrences.

Any property downstream of a burned area has risk.

This product is intended for planning purposes only. Post-fire conditions have elevated the flood threat, including areas that are not yet mapped. Other low lying areas may be threatened. Please contact your insurance agent or visit www.floodSmart.gov to evaluate your insurance protection options.

The post-fire BAER team (citation) has indicated that potential water and sediment flow from the burn area may have increased by 350%. This site will include additional information regarding post fire hazards as it becomes available.

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DISCLAIMER

By using this site, you represent that you acknowledge and accept the following disclaimer: The use of this site and its contents are provided for informational purposes only. The information provided herein is provided without any representations, guarantees or warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including by way of example but not limitation, as to fitness for any particular purpose or result. The information provided herein is intended to address the areas affected by the burn from the Waldo Canyon fire. Specific information or needs may vary between individuals and as a result the City of Colorado Springs explicitly disclaims any responsibility for how any information provided herein may affect a particular individual. It is recommended that affected individuals seek private consultation or assistance for their individual needs.